Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Theren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Theren abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rose (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a sai on his belt. His hair is long and red with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a Jeweler first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gifted student he started as a Slave Trader, but he got bored and became a Jeweler. He struck the Jeweler job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. With bright auburn hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Traki is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the south to a Miner, Traki learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Traki was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Traki decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has worked as a Miner like his mother before him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Thervan hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Thervan and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp).